Country Inns & Suites celebrates its own Final Four in TampaThe road to the Final Four is not headed to Indianapolis, but rather Tampa, Fla. which is home to the fourth and newest 65-room Country Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport North. The brand has developed a major presence in the Southeast, including 38 hotels opened or signed in Florida. The opening supports Country Inns & Suites By Carlson’s plan to add another 250 hotels in key target markets including the United States, Canada, Mexico and India over the next five years as part of Carlson’s Ambition 2015 global growth strategy.  
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For all of Katrina’s dousing destruction, the floodwaters could not extinguish the bright light that is, and always will be, New Orleans. Although the city is still in recovery mode, the heart of what made it one of America’s most popular tourist attractions is still beating strong. The dining, architecture, music, nightlife, shopping—it’s all here, waiting to be rediscovered or experienced for the first time. By Beth D’Addono.
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 Here are some of the sensory experiences that are part of north Georgia:

Sight
Near Cartersville, you’ll find the Etowah Indian Mounds, which were constructed sometime between the 1300s and the 1600s.

Sound
If the day’s warm enough, consider a walk on one of the many trails that crisscross North Georgia. Once you’re in the woods, you’re likely to hear little more than the wind or the occasional bird call.

Taste
Stop by Colonel Poole’s Bar-B-Q , just south of Ellijay on Highway 515, for some tasty pork barbecue or Brunswick stew.

Touch
Feeling adventurous? Take a white water rafting trip on the Chattooga River with Southeastern Expeditions.

Smell
Near Helen, take in the smells, sights and sounds of Nora Mill Granary, where grits are ground from corn on stones that were first used in the mill in 1876.

 Road Rules

If you’re from outside the United States and visiting for less than a year, Georgia recognizes your valid driver’s license as long as it hasn’t expired. Motorists are required to carry liability insurance. Rental agencies can advise you concerning Georgia’s insurance requirements.

For Starters and Stay-Overs

Nearby cities such as Atlanta, Georgia; Huntsville, Alabama; and Chattanooga, Tennessee, make excellent starting points for exploring the towns and back roads of north Georgia.

Welcome to the Country Inn & Suites, one of the newest hotels in Princeton, WV. A visit to our hotel places you amidst the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, where you can enjoy the ski slopes, scenic views, hiking, horseback riding and golf activities nearby. Guests can enjoy our Princeton hotel’s convenient services and amenities, including a complimentary breakfast every morning, high-speed Internet access, indoor pool and hot tub, Fitness Center and Business Center. Visit the Country Inn & Suites and see what sets us apart from other hotels in Princeton, WV.

Visit http://www.countryinns.com/princetonwv or call 1-800-596-2375 to book your stay today!
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If any area could be said to have been created for mountain biking, that place would be Pocahontas County, West Virginia.  By Larry Rice
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Central Florida’s state parks provide a unique opportunity to see Florida manatees both in rehabilitation and in their natural habitats. At Homosassa Springs and Blue Springs State Parks, visitors can learn more about these gentle giants. By Renée Zenaida
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Texas’ oldest major city is as romantic as the 18th-century Spanish mission where the past comes alive in the lacy stone of Rosa’s Window—passionately carved, so the story goes, by a craftsman longing for his sweetheart in Spain.   By Melanie Young
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Facing each other across Tampa Bay, the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg offer differing views on paella and palm trees, cigars and surrealism, and the cultural heritage of Florida.
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 The Monastery of the Holy Spirit offers a vacation for the soul.   Just minutes from Atlanta, a respite for the body, mind and spirit.  By Melany Klinck
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 A trove of shopping, entertainment and dining establishments can be found as a result of Dallas’ inner-city renaissance.  The advent of rapid transit and an inner-city renaissance make Dallas a fun-filled destination.   By Jeff Siegel; Photography By Craig Buck  (more…)